Essays about: "groundwater overdraft"

Found 2 essays containing the words groundwater overdraft.

  1. 1. Potential policy projects for decreasing fluoride concentrations in the groundwater of Aguascalientes, Mexico : a cost-benefit analysis

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Elice Fällström; [2022]
    Keywords : aguascalientes; cost-benefit analysis; fluoride removal; centre pivot irrigation; sustainable development; environmental policy;

    Abstract : Reductions in groundwater quality due to aquifer depletion is a growing issue globally and will become more prominent with continued climate change and population growth. Dry regions are particularly vulnerable to this issue due to their reliance on groundwater for water supply. READ MORE

  3. 2. Agriculture and Groundwater Overdraft in California’s Central Valley : Lantbruk och grundvatten-övertrassering i Kaliforniens Central Valley region

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Kaj Peterson; [2016]
    Keywords : evapotranspiration; groundwater overdraft; safe yield; sustainable groundwater management;

    Abstract : Agriculture in California’s Central Valley is important to the US economy and food supply. High reliance on groundwater (GW) for irrigation has led to GW overdraft. Among the consequences is that the GW level is lowered, increasing the energy requirements and cost of GW extraction. READ MORE